SY26-27 Special Education Teacher (Autism) - East End Campus)

Lee Montessori Public Charter School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Montessori Public Charter School is seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide specialized instruction to children with varying disabilities, including autism, within a Montessori framework. The role involves writing IEPs, data-tracking, parent conferences, and contributing to the opening of a self-contained classroom scheduled for SY27-28.

Montessori certification is required or enrollment in training with a company-paid plan.

Qualifications

• State SPED licensure or eligibility required.
• Montessori-certified or enrolling in Montessori training.
• Experience with students with autism and other disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement instruction based on IEP goals for students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and SPED Coordinator for services.
• Prepare classroom environment to meet student needs and interests.
• Develop instructional materials for targeted instruction.
• Support Behavior Intervention Plan design and implementation.
• Serve on the school’s student support team.
• Assist in parent education, conferences, and school functions.
• Maintain records, progress monitoring, and required assessments.

Skills

Special Education

Montessori Integration

Data-driven Instruction

Collaboration

Education

Cross-Categorical SPED license

Praxis I & II eligibility

Montessori coursework

Job description

Special Education Teachers work with students inside or outside the classroom in small group or 1:1 sessions during the morning and afternoon work blocks according to the hours in the student's IEP. Under the direction of the Campus Director of Special Education, the Special Education Teacher will provide specialized instruction to children with varying disabilities. The teacher will be responsible for delivering academic interventions, participating in parent education and conferences, writing Individual Education Plans, and maintaining other documentation, and assessments.

This teacher will specialize in working with children with autism, although they may work with children with other disabilities. As well, this teacher will participate in planning for the opening of our first self-contained classroom, anticipated SY27-28, and be the lead teacher for that classroom. As a Montessori school, we require lead classroom teachers to be Montessori-certified; this teacher would enroll in Montessori training through a payment agreement with Lee Montessori.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Curriculum, Collaboration, and Classroom Management

1. Implementing engaging instruction based on the IEP goals and objectives of each student.
2. Collaborate with the general education teachers and the Special Education Coordinator for push-in and pull-out services.
3. Preparing the classroom environment to meet the students’ needs and interests.
4. Develop materials for the targeted instruction.
5. Support the design and implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans
6. Serve on the school’s student support team

Parent Education, Meetings, and Conferences

1. Assisting in the development of and participation in school functions, including but not limited to open houses, orientation meetings, parent education, and school-wide activities.
2. Preparing documents and reports necessary to facilitate parent-teacher conferences, IEP meetings, or other meetings requested by parents or school administration.

Record-Keeping and Data Assessment

1. Writing high-quality Individualized Education Plans in a timely manner
2. Maintaining student records, reports, evaluations, inventories, and tests.
3. Completing all progress monitoring and benchmark assessments on time as scheduled by administration.
4. Participating in all assessment-related training.
5. Preparing student progress reports and assessment reports as required by administration.

The ideal candidate will:

• Meet state educational requirements, preferably a valid state-issued teaching license for Cross-Categorical Special Education in elementary education, or meet eligibility, including undergraduate studies in Special Education and passing scores on Praxis I & II.
• Have experience working with children with moderate to severe disabilities, autism in particular.
• Have at least 2 years of classroom experience, preferably in a public setting.
• Demonstrate a willingness to integrate data and assessment with the traditional Montessori curriculum to close the achievement gap for our students.
• Have a firm commitment to upholding the school’s mission.

EEO Statement

Lee Montessori is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.